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Facts You Didn’t Know About Canada

From the screaming tunnel of Niagara Falls to the phantoms of Old Montreal, the Great White North has more than its share of spooky lore and legends. To get you into the Halloween spirit—and bring you out in goosebumps—we've rounded up 13 scary things you didn't know about Canada.

 Ogopogo statue at Lake Okanagan, BC

You’ve heard the tales of curious travellers flocking to Scotland in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the famous Loch Ness Monster. But did you know that Nessie isn’t the only sea monster mystery worthy of attention? Turns out, Scotland’s elusive serpent has plenty of Canadian competition. Native Canadian legends and current day believers speak of lake monsters playing hide and seek in British Columbia (Lake Okanagan’s Ogopogo), Manitoba (Lake Manitoba’s Manipogo) and Quebec (Lake Champlain’s Champie and Lake Memphremagog’s Memphre).

You Can Stay the Night in a Haunted Jail Cell

Night terrors or sweet dreams? Take your pick at HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel. This imposing building in the heart of Canada’s capital served as the Carleton County Gaol from 1862 to 1972. Hidden behind its dank walls lie many secrets and apparently, several ghosts. Many prisoners spent their last days here locked behind bars, and a select few even gasped their final breaths from the hangman’s noose. Today, the former jail’s gallows still shock and terrify visitors, but don’t let a little spookiness get in the way of a good night’s sleep. Travellers can catch forty winks in a private or shared jail cell, and enjoy the meals, pub, and Wi-Fi that this unique hostel offers.

There are Plenty of Scary (Sounding) Places in Canada

Canada has some creepy-sounding communities lurking within its borders. Travellers may feel their hair stand on end when passing through the chillingly-named Bloodvein River, Poison Creek, Burnt Arm, Destruction Bay, Goblin, Skull Creek, Hatchet Cove, Bone Town, Gore Bay and Coffin Cove. Brrr!

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking